St. Augustine Catholic Church
Quote of the week
“The purpose of all wars….is Peace.”
April 16, 2017 - Easter
st. Augustine
Moments in Black history
Lewis Latimer
Lewis Howard Latimer was an inventor and draftsman best known for his contributions to the patenting
of the light bulb and the telephone. Lewis Howard Latimer was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, on September 4, 1848. Over the course of his career as a draftsman, Latimer worked closely with Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell, in addition to designing his own inventions. In 1864, at the age of 16,
Latimer lied about his age in order to enlist in the United States Navy during the Civil War. He taught
himself mechanical drawing and drafting by observing the work of other draftsmen. Latimer designed a
number of his own inventions, including an improved railroad car bathroom and an early air conditioning
unit. Latimer's deep knowledge of both patents and electrical engineering made Latimer an indispensable
partner to Edison as he promoted and defended his light bulb design. He continued to work as a patent
consultant until 1922. In addition to his drafting skills, Latimer enjoyed other creative pastimes, including playing the flute and writing poetry and plays. In his spare time, he taught mechanical drawing and
English to recent immigrants at the Henry Street Settlement in New York. Lewis Howard Latimer died
on December 11, 1928.
Our Gospel today tells us about the disciples' discovery of the empty tomb. It concludes by telling us that they did not yet understand that Jesus had risen from the dead. Thus, the details
provided are not necessarily meant to offer proof of the Resurrection. The details invite us to
reflect upon a most amazing gift, that is faith in Jesus and his Resurrection. In the weeks ahead,
the Gospel readings from our liturgy will show us how the disciples came to believe in Jesus' Resurrection through his appearances to them. Our Easter faith is based on their witness to both
the empty tomb and their continuing relationship with Jesus—in his appearances and in his gift of
the Holy Spirit.
Fr. Herbert Ene, Sacramental Minister
Rev. Mr. Curtiss Talley, Deacon and Rev. Mr. Norman Alexander, Deacon
Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession) will be heard by Appointment only.
Baptism, First Penance and Eucharist, Confirmation: Please contact the parish office at 774-2297.
Weddings: The parish welcomes all those who wish to be married in our Church, if at least one party of the couple is
Catholic or intends to be Catholic. Contact the church office at least 6 months prior to the wedding to make arrangements.
Funerals: Contact the Church office as soon as possible after the death of a loved one or friend.
Please call the church office to give notification of hospitalization, confinement to a nursing home or facility for the aging.
Parish Mission Statement
Predominantly African-American by birth, and Catholic by choice, we are empowered to proclaim the Good News of Jesus
through the Word, the Eucharist, and service.
Bookkeeper
Staff
Lead Cantor
Mass Times
Linda Anderson
Dennis Jones
Sunday 8:00am & 11:00am
DRE
Facilities Director
Wednesday-8:30am (school in session)
Bertha Gilmore
Karen Owens
Saturday—4:00pm (vigil)
Health Ministry
Maintenance Supv.
Phone: 901-774-2297
Helen Oliver
Marvin Housley
Fax: 901-774-1067
Ministers of Music
Gwen Atkins
Youth Director
Web: www.staugustinememphis.net
Celestine Evans
E-Mail: [email protected]
Robert Clayborne
1169 Kerr Avenue
Leo Davis
Memphis, TN 38106
Prayer List
ST. AUGUSTINE NEWS
St, Francis Hospital:
Save the Date: The KPC Ladies Auxiliary
presents The 12th Annual Mother’s Day
Spring Breakfast.. May 6th, at 9:00 AM in the
WP Porter Gym. Our theme is "Mothers ..
Fruit of the Spirit". We invite all ladies to
wear your Spring Hat or Bonnet and Pearls
and participate in the Parade of Hats. Donations are $10.00. To place an Ad, the cost is
$50.00 for a full page, $25.00 for a half
page, and $5.00 for Patrons. Please see any
KPC lady to purchase your ticket(s) or an Ad
after each Mass. Everyone is invited (this
means you too men of St. Augustine)
Africa In April: Salutes The Republic of Togo. St. Augustine Church will host the Morning Devotion on Sat. April 22nd. The morning
praise will be held from 10:00am-11:00am on
the main stage in Robert R. Church Park at
the corner of 4th St. and Vance Ave. The
“Acacia Tree" is native of Africa and represents stability and resilience. Hence, we salute the Togolese Republic! They adorn their
National Coat Of Arms with defending Lions
that symbolizes their strength, resilience,
and dedication to "Work, Liberty and Homeland". We encourage you to wear your favorite
African attire. *An Evangelization Initiative*
African American Catholic History: Our assistance is requested in gathering data for a
future documentary on the African American
Catholic in Memphis, TN. Ms. Jennie Latta
will be at St. Augustine on April 30th after
the 11a.m. mass for interviews. If you are
interested in contributing to an accurate recording of our history, please join us.
Old Hymnals: The older hymnals previously
used by the congregation during Mass have
been replaced with newer ones. The beloved
used hymnals are now for sale in order to
raise money for the church for a small price
of $5. Please see Pat Perry for details.
Ms. Susie Mitchell
ICU
Healthsouth (Union Ave.)
Mr. David Wright
Sunday Readings April 16, 2017
Acts
10:34a, 37-43
Colossians
3:1-4
John
20:1-9
Sunday Readings April 23, 2017
Acts
2:42-47
1 Peter
1:3-9
John
20:19-31
Nursing Homes/Rehab Centers: Mr. Alonzo
Longstreet (Lillie Good Care Home) Mrs. Mae
Perrie, Mrs. Geraldine Strickland (Memphis Jewish Home and Rehab) Mr. Floyd Shavers (Metro
Community Care)
Ill at Home: Mrs. Audrey Allen, Mrs. Gloria Alsandor, Mr. Vandy Banes, Mrs. Annie Beck, Mr.
Gerald Bond, Mrs. Maxine Boyd, Mr. Rodney
Brooks, Mrs. Yvonne Lomax Bradford, Mrs.
Gladys Broadnax, Mrs. Christine Crawford, Mr.
Robert Crowley, Mrs. Laverne Fisher, Mr. Darrell
Hollimon, Mrs. Martha Horne, Mrs. Joyce Hutch,
Mr. Robert Hutch, Ms. Evelyn Malone, Mrs. Jenny Marshall, Mrs. Freda Martin, Mrs. Grace Milburn, Mrs. Maurice McDonald, Mrs. Florine
McMillan, Mrs. Lillie Robinson, Mrs. Theresa Varnado, Mr. Ben Wells, Mr. Eric Wells, Mr. Joe L.
White, Mrs. Geraldine Whitthorne, Dr. Joseph
Young and Mr. Sullivan Young
May Their Souls Rest in Peace
Apr 16– Apr 22
Beatrice Wilhite 1949; Henry McEwen 1951;
Florida Washington 1961; Mattie Lane 1967;
James Anderson 1983; Alvin Reynolds 1988; Anesta Thompson 1993; Ida M. Flythe 1997; Jesse
Clemons 1998; Quince Donely 2006; Annie Mae
Jones, Henree G. Moore 2008; Maria Jeanette
Lawson, John Parker 2010; John Churchwell
2014; Ruth Sanders Jones, Lloyd Raymond
Lynom, Jr. 2016
NEWS YOU CAN USE
Free High School Youth Retreat in Memphis!
April 21-23: Friar Fest is a weekend celebration of faith where high school youth are led
by the Franciscan Friars of Renewal through
prayer and instruction before the Blessed Sacrament, to have a personal encounter with
Christ and grow in a deeper relationship of
heart and mind with the Eucharistic Heart of
Jesus Christ. Open to High School students.
For more information and to register, visit
www.friarfest.com.
Producers and Franciscan Friars to Screen
Outcasts at University of Memphis: Catholic
Campus Ministry invites you to a free screening
of the documentary "Outcasts" on Wednesday,
April 19th at 7pm at the University of Memphis - University Center Theatre. The film follows the emotional journey of the Franciscan
Friars of the Renewal as they work across the
globe with the poor and forgotten, the modern
day outcasts in a hurting world. Following the
screening, we will host a Q&A with the film's
producer and Franciscan Friars of the Renewal.
Please note this film is intended for mature
audiences only. For more information, please
contact Sally Wade at 901-323-3051 or visit
our website memphisccm.org
FAITH FORMATION CALENDAR
(2016-2017)
1st Sunday– R.C.I.A.
(Savare Room)
2nd Sunday– Sacrament Preparation
1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion
Confirmation
(Mizicko Hall)
(St. Augustine School)
First Reconciliation—April 22, 2017
First Communion– April 23, 2017
Confirmation– May 27, 2017
3rd Sunday– R.C.I.A.
(Savare Room)
4th Sunday– Whole Parish Catechesis (TBA)
5th Sunday-Catechists Mtg/Parish-Community Projects
Beverly Bond, Dorothy Exum, Cicely Montgomery, LaTonya Morgan (4/16) Kenneth
Carpenter (4/17) Verna Green, Amri
McCauley (4/18) Terrell Carpenter, David
Green, Hasting Stewart (4/20) Merlynn
Clemons, Theresa Varnado (4/21) Charles
Todd (4/22)
Dr. & Mrs. Roderick and Sheila Branch
(4/16)
Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell and Denise Wooten
(4/17)
Dr. & Dr. Joseph and Toya McLaurin
(4/20)